SEPTEMBER 2023

Introducing: Business Matters

Tune in for the premiere episode of "Business Matters", a new video series with Dean Ed Grier. A platform to share updates about the school, celebrate successes, and explore innovative concepts in the world of business with esteemed faculty. In this month's episode, Dean Grier shares what we've been up to at Leavey and anticipates an exciting year ahead! 

Leavey Associate Professor Leading the Charge to Uncover Bias in the Use of Artificial Intelligence

While examining the use of machine learning in healthcare, Information Systems and Analytics Associate Professor Michele Samorani noticed an unsettling trend.

Meet the Leavey Alumna Shaping the Omni-Shopper Experience

As the modern shopping experience has evolved, so too has the need for seamless and cohesive marketing. Nicole Biondi Vinson '04 is driving that change through data-driven personalized communication and integrated omni-channel marketing.

DC Immersion Widens Executive MBA's Policy Perspective

A cornerstone of the Leavey Executive MBA (EMBA) has long been its tradition of providing students with high-level domestic and global immersion experiences. Last month, second-year EMBA students spent three full days in Washington, D.C., broadening their understanding of how business influences policy and how policy influences business.

Collaboration is Key for Six Tenure-Track Faculty Joining Leavey

The Leavey School of Business welcomes six tenure-track faculty this fall in the areas of accounting, economics, information systems and analytics, management and entrepreneurship, and marketing. The school’s collaborative and collegial environment, as well as its Silicon Valley location appealed to each of the new assistant professors.

From movie sets to Barbie events, Jaden Raymundo '24 is turning his role as a Theatrical Multicultural Marketing Intern at Warner Bros. Discovery! into a blockbuster! 🎥

And with that, the 2022-2023 season officially comes to an end! As we gear up for the start of school, let’s take look at our favorite memories from the last academic year! 💯

Meet Ria Panda ‘23, A Management and Information Systems major, who’s elevating customer experience during her Service Now summer internship. 🚀

The Leavey School of Business, but make it ✨Wes Anderson✨. Enjoy the aesthetic (and symmetric) sights and sounds of a busy day in Lucas Hall! 🎨

Bronco Business Bazaar

Saturday, October 14 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lucas Hall Lobby

As part of its Centennial Celebrations, Leavey is proud to present the ideas, products & technologies that our students and alumni have created. Taste, feel, shop, and experience business products by student and alumni-run businesses. Open to all, free to attend.

GRAND REUNION EVENT

Leavey Dean's Reception

Saturday, October 14 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Lucas Hall

Join us as we celebrate 100 Years of the Leavey School of Business with delicious appetizers and drinks, while catching up with fellow classmates, faculty, and staff. Open to all, free to attend.

GRAND REUNION EVENT

Networking Bash

Friday, October 27 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Lucas Hall

All Graduate Business Alums and Current Students are invited to attend for an evening of networking and mingling. Dedicated sections will include Product Management, Product Marketing, Finance, Data Analytics, Marketing & Sales, Strategy & Operations, Program Management and Software Development and Software Engineering. Don't miss out!

Leavey's esteemed faculty are sought after by national media outlets for their expertise, providing insightful commentary on current events and sharing their cutting-edge research. Explore our latest media highlights:

Santa Clara Weekly (08.21.23) SCU’s Leavey School Rings NYSE Closing Bell (Ed Grier)

CNBC (08.17.23) What an approved spot bitcoin ETF could mean for the crypto industry? (Gustavo Schwnkler)

Inc (08.03.23) Fitch Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating, but Businesses Don’t Need to Worry Just Yet (Alex Field)

Axios (08.03.23) Elon Musk’s X rebrand explained (Kumar Sarangee)

InformationWeek (08.03.23) Is AI Bias Artificial Intelligence’s Fatal Flaw? (Michele Samorani)

USA Today (08.01.23) SAG-AFTRA is worried about AI, but can it really replace actors? It already has. (Haibing Lu)

Silicon Valley Business Journal (07.27.23) Is Silicon Valley '...Ready For It'?: Taylor Swift Era's tour to impact Santa Clara economy (Kumar Sarangee)

CBS Bay Area (07.27.23) Taylor Swift tour brings a marketing boost to Santa Clara (Kumar Sarangee)

KCBS-AM (07.27.23) Ed Grier at NYSE (Ed Grier)

CNBC (07.26.23) 15 years of low interest rates reshaped the U.S. economy. Here’s what’s changing as rates stay higher for longer (Kris Mitchener)

Insider (07.10.23) Artists are losing the battle against AI. Glaze, a tool that's found a way to trick algorithms, is giving them a fighting chance. (Haibing Lu)